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Understanding the NEW P2 Workflow on 3.12.15

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Bernie Mitchell, President of Silver Platter Productions and Emmy-nominated Producer, Director, Writer and Editor, provides an in-depth look at the world of P2 file-based acquisition and post with dramatic new features that offer a faster, robust and reliable workflow. Bernie highlights AVC-Ultra, the codecs, new recording possibilities, wireless workflows, and new features of the PX270, 4K workflow for the VariCam 35, High Def and Slo Mo with the VariCam HS and more. Interested in buying or renting Panasonic products? Rule Boston Camera is your source! Contact us by email at answers@rule.com or phone at 800-rule-com. Learn more about Bernie at silverplatterproductions.com/.

Production to Post with AJA’s CION on 2.25.15

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Join AJA’s Keith Larsen and learn how to maximize your shoot and minimize your post with the new 4K/UltraHD and 2K/HD production camera. Shoot direct to edit-ready Apple ProRes 4444 at up to 4K 30fps, ProRes 422 at up to 4K 60fps, or output AJA Raw at up to 4K 120fps. Keith will shoot some live scenarios with model Ginaya Green to show you how to capture the look you need on-set and in-camera with the latitude to create custom grades later.

Interested in buying or renting the CION? Contact us by email at answers@rule.com or call 800-rule-com.

Canon’s 2nd Generation C100 Mark II on 1.21.15

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Join Canon’s Ryan Snyder for a look at the latest features of the popular EOS C100 Mark II digital video camera, including MP4 and AVCHD 1080/60p recording, dual pixel CMOS AF, face-detection autofocus (AF), redesigned viewfinder and OLED panel, built-in Canon log look-up table, and wireless file transfer. Today's Learning Lab will not be available to watch later on our Learning Lab Vimeo Channel (sorry, folks!). For more details on the C100 Mark II, click here to email us or call us at 800.rule.com. Click here to watch Part 1 of Canon's product overview of the C100 Mark II. And click here to watch Part 2.

Interested in BUYING or RENTING the C100 Mark II? Rule Boston Camera is your source! Contact us by email or call us at 800.rule.com.

The first 1,000 customers to buy the new C100 Mark II will receive a limited edition Cinema EOS Hand Strap and Cinema EOS USB 16 GB memory device! Click here to email Sales for more details or call 800.rule.com.

Hands-on with the New VariCam 35 + HS on 1.14.15

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Join Barry Russo, Engineering Manager for Panasonic’s professional video products, and CLIO award-winning DP, Matt Siegel, for an in-depth look at the new VariCam 35 and the VariCam HS. Learn more, ask questions and get some hands-on time with the new VariCam 35, a 4K camera that incorporates a newly-developed Super 35mm MOS image sensor, and the VariCam HS, a 2/3” camera that features high-speed 1080p image capture of up to 240fps to produce extraordinary high-definition imagery.

Special Intro Rental Rate of $600/day for the VariCam 35! Interested in BUYING or RENTING the new VARICAMS? Rule Boston Camera is your source! Email us at answers@rule.com or call 800-rule-com for details.

Introducing the Sony FS7 - Product Tour with Alex Enman

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RBC's Alex Enman brings us on a tour of the new Sony PXW-FS7, now available to buy or rent at Rule Boston Camera. Built for hand-held and long-form shooting with 4K resolution and a Super 35 sensor, the Sony PXW-FS7 is the ideal camcorder for documentaries, unscripted TV, newsmagazines, indie features, corporate videos and more. Read more about the FS7 via Alex's blog at rule.com/blog/index.php/2014/12/an-introduction-to-the-sony-pxw-fs7/ . Interested in buying or renting the FS7? Email answers@rule.com or call us at 800-rule-com to learn more.

Log on to Meet the New GoPro HERO4 Black + Silver Editions

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Missed the special live webinar with GoPro Headquarters on November 12th? No problem. CLICK HERE to log onto the recorded webinar until December 31st with GoPro's Brian Combs, and get a look at the most advanced GoPros yet – the HERO4 Black + Silver Editions. See photos in our 11.12.14 Learning Lab album on Facebook.

With stunning image quality and powerful new features, HERO4 cameras take Emmy Award-winning GoPro performance to a whole new level. You’ll get an inside look at the HERO4 Black, with incredible high-resolution 4K30 and 2.7K50 video and high frame rate 1080p120 video, and HERO4 Silver, which pairs pro-quality video and photo capture with the convenience of a built-in touch display.

Interested in buying or renting the HERO4's? Consider Rule Boston Camera your source! Email or call 800-rule-com for more details.

Date Published: 11/3/2014

The Next Generation in LED Lighting on 10.22.14

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Litepanels’ Bob Jones demos the new ASTRA 1x1 Bi-Color, with high CRI, surface mount LEDs & custom-designed optics for superior color reproduction and a light output up to 4x brighter than tradt'l LEDs. Also on-hand, the Hilio T12 panel with a raw, narrow beam for high-intensity long throws, the Sola ENG Daylight, Sola 4 and Inca 6 LED Fresnels, the Croma Bi-Color and the Mini Plus LED fixture. Need more info? Email answers@rule.com or call us at 800-rule-com.

SmallHD DP7s: Customize, Edit & Grade On Location on 10.15.14

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RBC's Adam Van Voorhis shares the latest in field monitor technology with SmallHD's DP7 on-camera monitors. Adam provides a LUT 101 overview, and explains how to load a custom 3D LUT, edit and grade on location, output to your client, then export and apply changes to your footage in post. You’ll also learn how to work with LUTs in Resolve 11 and more. Interested in buying or renting the DP7's? RBC is your source. Email answers@rule.com or call us at 800-rule-com for more info, including a special mail-in rebate offer available through 11/15/14, when you buy the High Bright ($500 savings) or OLED ($300 savings) DP7 monitors.

An Introduction to the Sony a7S on 9.24.14

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RBC’s Alex Enman highlights the features of the new Sony a7S, a full-frame interchangeable lens camera with 15.3 stops of dynamic range and sensitivity up to 409,600 ISO with amazing detail and color—even in low-light conditions. Learn why Alex calls the a7S a "Full-Frame, Low-Light Monster". Read his blog post at rule.com/blog/index.php/2014/09/the-sony-a7s-full-frame-low-light-monster/. Interested in renting or buying the a7S? Email us at answers@rule.com or call 800-rule-com.

Close-up with the ARRI AMIRA on 9.17.14

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Guenter Noesner returns for a closer look at the new ARRI AMIRA, now available to rent at RBC. Guenter will review menu options, functionality and more for this versatile, doc-style camera, optimized for single-operator use and extended shoulder-mounted operation with in-camera grading, preloaded looks, 200 fps slow motion and more. Need more info? Email Rentals at answers@rule.com.

CineDrive in Motion on 7.23.14

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Join RBC’s Scott Pierce for a look at the Kessler CineDrive system, allowing users multi-axis control and flexibility whether shooting live-action, time-lapse, or stop-motion in the studio or on location. Interested in RENTING the CineDrive? Email answers@rule.com or call 800.rule.com. And, be sure to read Scott's blog post on the CineDrive at rule.com/blog/index.php/2014/07/the-kessler-cinedrive-a-robot-with-mind-of-its-own/.

The Latest in LED Lighting from Zylight on 7.9.14

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Zylight’s Charlie Collias highlights their latest LED lighting instrument, the ultra compact F8 LED Fresnel. Learn what makes the F8, the Z90, and IS3c LED lights the most unique instruments available for production use.

Intro to the MoVI M5 Camera Stabilizer System on 6.25.14

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Dylan Law introduces the MoVI M5, developed by Freefly using the same advanced stabilization technology as the MōVI M10 in order to provide big-budget caliber camera moves to a wider range of productions. Dylan covers key features of the M5, plus comparisons between the M5 and the M10 along with a quick summary of RBC’s upcoming intensive hands-on MoVI Workshop on July 12th from 9am-5pm. To register, visit events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07e9h9djpzac929f28&oseq=&c=&ch=. Workshop questions? Email events@rule.com.

Interested in RENTING or BUYING the M5 or M10? Email answers@rule.com or call 800.rule.com.

Intro to the Panasonic Lumix GH4 Camera on 6.18.14

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Join Alex Enman for a GH4 analysis and learn how this tiny camera shoots stills, 4K, and high speeds up to 96fps along with some very high bit rates. Alex will walk you through the size, imager, recording capabilities, settings, and more. Read Alex's GH4 blog post at rule.com/blog. See GH4 photos in our New + Featured Gear album on Facebook at facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.51638568796.66771.46957103796&type=1. Interested in buying or renting the GH4? Email answers@rule.com or call us at 800-rule.com.

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ARRI AMIRA with Guenter Noesner on 5.7.14

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Join Guenter Noesner for an introduction to the new AMIRA, ARRI’s versatile, documentary-style camera combining exceptional image quality with CFast 2.0 workflows. Ergonomically designed to optimize for single-operator use and extended shoulder-mounted operation, the AMIRA is hardy enough to take anywhere and features in-camera grading with preloaded looks based on 3D LUTs, as well as 200 fps slow motion.

Wireless Lens Control Systems on 4.30.14

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RBC Senior Engineer Tim Coughlan provides an overview of various wireless lens control systems including the Preston FI+Z, Heden Carat, Axis 1, and Bartech. Tim will cover their features and functions, how they differ, how to select one over the other and which system works best with specific cameras. Interested in renting a Wireless Follow Focus System? Rule Boston Camera is your source! Email answers@rule.com or call us at 800.rule.com.

Sony Anycast Touch Tutorial on 3.26.14

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Join RBC's Alex Enman for a tutorial on the Sony Anycast Touch Switcher, including: Basic Layout and Functionality, Basic Switching, Switching with Media Player elements, and Advanced Features. Read about Live Keying with the Anycast Touch on Alex's blog post at rule.com/blog.

Interested in buying or renting the Anycast Touch Switcher? Rule Boston Camera is your source! Contact us for more information: answers@rule.com or 800.rule.com.

Panasonic Covers 4K on 3.19.14

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Panasonic’s Jan Crittenden Livingston tackles the 4K topic by answering these key questions: What exactly is 4K? How many permutations are there? What is REAL 4K? How do you deal with all that 4K data? And finally, how does Panasonic settle in with all this? Plus, Jan offers special insight on the upcoming VariCam 35 and VariCam HS, the newest cameras to debut at NAB.

An Introduction to the MoVI M10 Camera Stabilizer System

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Thanks to those who joined RBC's Mike Sutton and Dylan Law for a hands-on introduction to Freefly's MoVI M10 camera stabilizer system. Through discussion, stills and footage, Mike and Dylan covered the M10's main features, applications, rigging, accessorizing and more. This Learning Lab was held in the AC Lounge at Rule Boston Camera.

There was no Vimeo upload for this particular Learning Lab, but stay tuned for more learning opportunities with the MoVI including demos and weekend workshops!

Interested in BUYING or RENTING the MoVI? Rule Boston Camera is your source! Click on the links below for product details and contact us for more information (OR TO PRE-ORDER THE MoVI M5!) by email or phone at 800.rule.com.

Canon EOS 1D C: 4K Video Capture, Grab and Print on 11.20.13

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Canon's Ryan Snyder and Ed Meyers highlight the EOS 1D C, the first Canon hybrid DSLR to offer onboard 4K and Full HD motion imaging in a rugged, ultra-compact form factor. The 1D C allows users to merge stills and motion -- blurring the line between camera applications. Join us for a live demo as we capture high-resolution, super high-quality photos from 4K video with full print images that provide amazing details.

This Learning Lab is not available on Vimeo. Click here to see photos on our Facebook page.

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Take advantage of Canon's 0% financing over 24 months and incredible rebate offers on the 1D C, lenses and other Canon products. See more below. Contact us for details.

An Introduction to the Odyssey7 and 7Q Monitor/Recorder

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Join Convergent Design’s Dan Keaton for an introduction to the new, full-featured Odyssey7 and 7Q all-in-one camera monitor and recorder with an overview of its features, recording formats, and remote control capabilities.

An Introduction to the New Sony Anycast Touch Switcher on 7.10.13

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Join Sony's Steve Dirksmeier for an overview and live demo of the new AWS-750 Anycast Touch, available in September. This ultra-portable and easy-to-use, all-in-one live production solution is compact, affordable and instantly makes live production accessible to anyone with live broadcasting or webcasting needs. With no previous live production experience required, it is ideal for a wide range of users, offering clear and detailed pictures for live production.

Canon C100: Best Kept Secrets on 6.26.13

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Canon’s Ryan Snyder shares best-kept secrets of the C100 with an in-depth, hands-on demo of this affordable, high-performance camera plus a special look at the compact Ninja 2 Recorder from Atomos, ideal for capturing HD while doubling the color resolution.

There is no Learning Lab Vimeo available for this topic. Please click on the links below for instructional videos on the C100, or contact us for demos and details on the C100.

APT: Producer’s Guide to Distribution on 6.12.13

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Join American Public Television’s Judy Barlow and Hilary Finkel Buxton for an overview of public TV distribution in the U.S. and international licensing of non-fiction programs to broadcasters, DVD, and new media platforms around the world. You’ll learn about the distribution model for public TV, how programs are financed and scheduled and the type of content sought by APT along with technical and editorial tips for producers who seek international exposure for their content. Visit aptonline.org/ for more information about APT.

The Latest in Zeiss Lensing on 5.15.13

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Zeiss' Rich Schleuning provides a post-NAB overview of 4K cameras and their lens requirements, Compact Zoom and Compact Prime lenses including the CZ.2 70-200mm & 28-80mm and the full set of CP.2s including the 135mm -- the longest lens in the Compact Prime family.

View from the Top: Aerial Cinematography on 5.22.13

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Join the aerial cinematography team of Brian Heller, DP, and Mike Peavey, Pilot/Aerial Productions, as they share the ins and outs of shooting aerials for Film and TV, while utilizing the latest camera technology and accessories to capture striking footage from high above.

10am to 12n

Check out photos from today's Learning Lab on our Facebook page. Today's Lab is not available on Vimeo.

Date Published: 5/17/2013

Panasonic NAB Recap: AVC Ultra, ToughPad + More on 5.8.13

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Jan Crittenden Livingston returns with an in-depth, post-NAB recap of Panasonic’s AVC Ultra featuring compression levels up to 4K. Additionally she will talk about the first AVC Ultra Camera featuring a variety of compression levels such as 25Mb 4:2:2, Micro P2; an extensive IP camera system with a number of camera controllers, switchers, and cameras; a 4K production monitor and 4K ToughPad.

Canon Cinema EOS Systems: The Evolution Into the 4K Capture World on 3.6.13

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LEARNING LAB + PUB NIGHT DOUBLEHEADER!

CANON CINEMA EOS SYSTEMS: The Evolution Into the 4K Capture World with Larry Thorpe

Learn how to navigate the world of digital cinema in 4K and 2K with Larry Thorpe, Senior Fellow, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Professional Engineering & Solutions Division at Canon, who leads a discussion of recording in 4K and 2K with the latest Cinema EOS cameras including the C500, C300, C100 and 1D-C. Larry will also examine 4K and 2K workflows and 4K external recorders along with the latest advances in 4K technology. See PARKING details below.

A renowned expert in the field of video acquisition, Larry Thorpe joined Canon USA’s Broadcast & Communications Division in 2004. He is currently Senior Fellow, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Professional Engineering & Solutions Division. Prior to joining Canon, he was responsible for HDTV market development at Sony, publishing a variety of papers on camera technology and HDTV imaging. As a result of his leadership, contributions and achievements, Mr. Thorpe received the NAB 2000 Television Engineering Achievement Award, the Montreux 2000 Gold Medal Award for Digital Cinematography, and in 2004, the Broadcasting & Cable Technical Leadership Award. He is a Life Fellow of SMPTE.

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Date Published: 3/1/2013

LED Lighting from Litepanels on 2.20.13

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Vitec Videocom’s Bob Jones highlights some of the most current and popular of the award-winning Litepanels LED family including the on-camera and flicker-free Croma with variable color temperature output, the Luma Daylight and Sola ENG on-camera 3” Fresnel, plus the Litepanels 1x1 with instant dimming for soft, wrap-around light and the Ringlite Mini with luminous soft, directional output. Also featured will be the Sola (Daylight) and Inca (Tungsten) Series 4”, 6” and 12” LED Fresnels.

Sony Pro Moni-Tour Workshop with Tony Rombola on 2.13.13

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This Learning Lab will be available on Vimeo by 2/22/13. Thanks for your patience!

Tony Rombola, Display Engineer for Sony, provides a sampling of the full line-up of professional broadcast monitors. Learn everything you need to know about the Trimaster EL OLED Series, including the BVM, PVM, LMD-41 and LMD-10 Monitors, through this in-depth training workshop.

A Lens for Every Story with Canon's Ken Rowe on 1.30.13

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Canon’s Technical Specialist, Ken Rowe, returns with an overview of Canon’s comprehensive selection of lenses that serve the unique requirements of cinematographers. Learn about the Canon family of EF- and PL-mount lenses including fast primes and wide-tele zooms (fully 4K ready), with stunning optical performance for a variety of cinematic applications.

Techniques for Managing Metadata with Jan Crittenden TODAY 2.6.13

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Panasonic’s Jan Crittenden Livingston provides an overview of how footage is described and stored in a Digital Asset Management System. As more work is done with file-based workflows, finding that 30 second clip in a 60 Terabyte library will become a critical requirement. Learn how to define the metadata and input the information so that key clips can be found easily and efficiently.

Jan brings the Panasonic AG-HPX600 and the AG-HPG24 as part of the demo, describing how to insert Metadata into P2 in four different pathways. Two by computer and two by camera/P2 Recorder. She will discuss why you don't have to wait until the show is entirely recorded before you start logging your footage. As a result, it's easier to find footage in the edit room and makes the entire process more efficient overall. Logging afterward can point to any number of situations within the footage. Join us and learn more! Can't make it? Watch it afterward on Vimeo.

Emily McNamara is a Boston-based Entertainment Attorney with a specialty in the business and financial aspects of the media industries. Emily provides a range of services and counsel to producers and creative clients and at all stages - from Development and Financing through to Tax Credits and Distribution.

Emily’s unique combination of financial and legal expertise has made her a sought-after facilitator of the Massachusetts Film Tax Credits. She guides Producers through all aspects of the the Massachusetts Program. Emily's Tax Credit clients include studio films, independent films, special effects companies, and series produced for the Discovery Channel and the A&E Networks.

Canon Full Cinema EOS Line-up and 4K Workflow on 11.28.12

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Please Note: This Learning Lab will not be available on RBC's Vimeo Channel. We hope you will join us in person for an overview, with Canon's Technical Specialist, Ken Rowe, of the latest in the Canon CINEMA EOS family -- the smaller, lightweight & affordable C100 with CMOS sensor, DIGIC DV III Image Processor & EF lens compatibility, and the 4K/2K C500 offering a Super 35mm, 8.85-megapixel CMOS image sensor, DIGIC DV III Image Processor and an expansive range of recording and output options. Both cameras as well as the popular C300 provide modular, portable and adaptable camera systems to maximize your shooting options. Add the new EF Cinema prime (EF mount) lenses with compact, consistent lens design built for performance and reliability.